DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST - SEO FOCUS
TEMP TO PERM | CONTRACT | IN-OFFICE
JOB SUMMARY
Our client, a leading Atlanta-based digital marketing agency, is seeking a skilled SEO Specialist with 5-7 years of experience to join their team. This Contract-to-Perm position requires a driven, hands-on consultant ready to take ownership of SEO strategies and execute them effectively. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance online visibility, improve search rankings, and drive traffic through optimized content and on-page tactics. This role is ideal for a “doer” who is proactive, adaptable, and can respond to evolving priorities. If you're passionate about SEO, ready to make an impact, and are excited to work in a results-driven setting, we want to hear from you!
Embrace their work-hard/play-hard culture with team activities like monthly happy hours, chili cook-offs, and social events that make every day engaging. Our office is designed for comfort and productivity, offering amenities like a gym, café, and game areas to help you recharge and connect with the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct thorough SEO audits to identify areas for on-page and technical optimization.
- Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies, including keyword research, on-page optimization, and potential link-building efforts.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on SEO performance using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate with content and digital marketing teams to integrate SEO best practices across all content and digital assets.
- Stay current on SEO trends and algorithm changes, making data-driven adjustments to maintain or improve search engine rankings.
- Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests and high-priority initiatives, effectively managing both long-term projects and immediate needs.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to align SEO efforts with broader business objectives.
- Understand blog best practices and leverage resources to be able to implement any content to industry standards.
- Write and implement title tags, meta descriptions, and give recommendations on metadata improvement for any website.
- Ability to delegate and manage offshore resources for lower priority and more tactical tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Must have agency experience. 5-7 years of hands-on SEO experience, with a strong background in digital marketing in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Proven track record of driving organic traffic and improving search rankings
- Proficiency with industry-standard SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or similar.
- Ability to manage SEO initiatives from strategy through to execution with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex SEO concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a talent for balancing multiple priorities, ensuring timely completion of all projects and tasks.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in response to evolving client needs.
- Project management software proficiency with industry-standard platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, or ClickUp.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects to due dates and prioritize appropriately while communicating project status regularly with stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, bringing a positive, solutions-focused attitude to all projects.